One-bed self-contained converted piggery in the beautiful countryside of Gwennap. The A30 is very close, making the rest of Cornwall easily accessible within an hour's drive. Open-plan kitchen, living and dining area. One double bedroom, plus the sofa can open up for a third guest. Outside decked area with furniture and amazing views. Perfect for bird-watchers, cyclists, walkers and all nature-lovers!
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Front door to open-plan living area with wooden floor.
Contemporary kitchen equipped with integrated hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge with freezer box. Unfortunately, there isn't a washing machine at PigLet, but there is a launderette in Pool, 3 miles away. However, the property owner, Tom, will pop a load on for you, if you are struggling.
The dining area has a table and chairs.
Living area with sofa (can be turned into an occasional bed), cantilever lounge chair, wall-mounted TV and telescope for a close up on nature. Patio doors to outside decking.
Bathroom with corner cubicle Mira Sport shower, W.C., hand basin and heated towel rail.
Bedroom with 5ft king-size bed, wardrobe, bedside tables and Ottoman storage. Patio doors to outside decking.
Actually nothing to do with Winnie The Pooh ! (sorry about that) … but a modern conversion of an old Cornish Piggery situated in the parish of Gwennap – an area rich in tin and copper mining history. You'll find beautiful, unspoilt countryside, ramshackle mining stacks, and traffic-free trails that follow the routes of the old mineral tramways- ideal for walkers, cyclists and nature-lovers to explore the region. PigLet is perfect for a couple, but the sofa can also be opened up to use as an occasional bed, thus sleeping three. There's a bright open-plan living area incorporating the kitchen, dining and living areas. Patio doors lead onto the substantial decking from both the living room and double bedroom, especially super for both the views and evening sunsets. You might even see the local fox having a wander through the fields at tea-time!
Beautifully located for those who want to relax and reconvene with nature, PigLet is also within easy access of the A30, opening up most of the county within an hour's drive. Locally, you'll have Gwennap Pit, an open-air amphitheatre where Methodist Minister John Wesley first preached to a Cornish congregation in 1773. There's Carn Brea, a Neolithic hilltop settlement with a 90ft granite obelisk on its summit. Local legend tells of a giant called Bolster who, when standing, could put one foot on Carn Brea and the other on St Agnes Beacon over ten miles away! Whether true or not, the views from here are outstanding. You'll also have Carn Marth, just to the south of Piglet, and one of the highest points in Cornwall at 235 metres above sea level. The area is a designated wildlife sanctuary and accessed via one of the many local footpaths and bridleways. Further afield, the beautiful dog-friendly beach at Perranporth is 10 miles from Piglet, as is the bustling harbour town of Falmouth. The city of Truro is 8 miles away, and other popular places such as as St Ives, Penzance and the Lizard are all within an hour's drive.
Outside
Decking running across width of property. Two rattan-effect sofas with cushions, and feature granite coffee table. Glass balustrade across the front, gates and fence to side, making the area secure for your dog.
The local area
Tucked away in mid Cornwall Gwennap is a hidden gem with an interesting history. Copper mining in the 18th century led the parish to be known as the ‘Richest square mile in the old world’ and today is a World Heritage Site protecting the fascinating Gwennap Pit Rings. Thought to be the result of a collapsed tin mine this open-air amphitheatre seating up to 1500 people was made famous by Methodist founder John Wesley who often preached there. Modern visitors can enjoy live theatre and music performances at Gwennap or simply marvel at the impressive acoustics.
Holidays in Gwennap are all about enjoying the great outdoors with lots to do in the surrounding area. Circular walks from the village take you down country lanes lined with rhododendrons past the 13th century Gwennap church and on to the abandoned Pennance Mine, the beautiful lake at Carn Marth or Neolithic hilltop settlement of Carn Brea. Other days could find you travelling just a few miles by car to the wide sandy beach at Perranporth on the north coast, the Fal River and beaches at Falmouth to the south or browsing the boutiques and galleries of Truro.
Holidays in Gwennap are ideal for those looking for a taste of Cornish history whilst also being able to enjoy all the beaches and natural beauty the area has to offer.
Parking
Space for two cars at the front, and to the right, of property.
Additional information
Included: Bed linen, towels, electric heating, electricity and WiFi.
Regret No Smoking inside property.
Internet and Telephone: Wi-Fi available free of charge. No landline telephone available. Mobile reception variable but please check with your provider prior to booking.
Dogs Welcome at an extra charge of £30 per week
Short Breaks may be available. Please ring West Cornwall office.
Local Facilities: Redruth, with all facilities, including cinema, 1.5 miles. St Day for General Store and Primrose Herd Farm butcher just under 2 miles. Bike Chain cycle hire, Bissoe, 4 miles. Choice of beaches on both north and south coasts – Portreath closest at (5 miles). Pubs: The Golden Lion, Stithians Reservoir, 4 miles; The Fox and Hound, Comfort, 2 miles; The Norway Inn, Perranarworthal, 5 miles; The Old Quay Inn, Devoran, 7 miles; The Cornish Arms, Frogpool, 4 miles. Water sports: Stithians Reservoir, 4 miles; Koru Kayaking, St Agnes, 10 miles or Helford River, 12 miles.
